Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the administration-panel web service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain privileged-account access, and consequently provide FileReader.jsp input containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary text files, via a request to port 40080 or 40443.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | System Networking Switch Center | <= 7.3.1.4 |
| Lenovo | Switch Center | <= 8.1.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-553/
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_2015_074Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-553/
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_2015_074Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7817?
CVE-2015-7817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Race condition in the administration-panel web service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain privileged...
How severe is CVE-2015-7817?
CVE-2015-7817 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm System Networking Switch Center, Lenovo Switch Center.